Dewa Sanzan Jinja Shrine

“Three sacred peaks where monks have chanted through fog for 1,400 years.”

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Dewa Sanzan is the name used to refer to the three mountains Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono. It was at Dewa Sanzan that Shugendo (a religion that amalgamates the indigenous practice of mountain worship with Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, etc.) originated. Being a central place of worship for many Buddhist sects, Dewa Sanzan was also known as the “Mountains of the Many Buddhist Teachings” (Hashukengaku) in the Kamakura period.

Spot NameDewa Sanzan Jinja Shrine
Postal Code〒997-0211
Address7 Touge, Haguromachi Touge, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata
Telephone Number0235-62-2355
Official URLhttp://www.dewasanzan.jp/publics/index/1/
KeywordsCulture Experience, History

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What is Dewa Sanzan Jinja Shrine?
Three sacred peaks where monks have chanted through fog for 1,400 years.
Where is Dewa Sanzan Jinja Shrine?
Dewa Sanzan Jinja Shrine is located at 7 Touge, Haguromachi Touge, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata.
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